Peugeot 607 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Peugeot 607 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 607 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Peugeot 607 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.9 | |
| Peugeot 607 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 607 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 607 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 607) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 607 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 607 2005 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 607 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 607 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 607 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 607 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Peugeot 607 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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